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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,107.03, 19,467.68 and 8,442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,107.03, 19,467.68 and 8,442.02 is: 11,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,107.03 : 19,467.68 = 8,442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,107.03/19,467.68 = 8,442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,107.03x = 19,467.68 × 8,442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,107.03x = 164,346,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,346,550.37/14,107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.98

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